In a discussion, someone said that to me earlier today and his rationale is:

SOUTH AFRICA - when we played South Africa, Rohr decided to go with the young players and in his interviews prior to the game, he has already been speaking about getting rid of the China-based players. After we lost that game, and especially in the manner we did, and with the whole country in anger, Rohr had to go back to the "old players" with his tail between his legs. At that point, for Rohr, he had made his decision that he will not make that mistake again.

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metalalloy wrote:

Does the SE have Gray, Mahrez or Albrighton on our team or players of their caliber?